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1932
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2016
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Freddy Smith
April 22, 2018
Finding Bobby Johns has passed is just a tremendous loss of a great friend and arguably the greatest racing talent ever in the Miami area.
I met Bobby as a little boy when he raced at OpaLocka Speedway. Mother used to prepare old country (Sicilian) food for Shorty and Bobby. I worked for Bobby to earn money to buy tires for my racer.
I am so sorry I never told him what an inspiration he was to me. I'm 72 now and I can still see Bobby and Shorty in the shop on 27TH Avenue.
I think I can say I was the only man alive that ever worked under Bobby's car.
John Buckner
February 12, 2018
I pulled for BOBBY many years as a young boy in the 60s &70s I even used his #72 threw my racing career until 1975.. JOHN BUCKNER NORTH CAROLINA RIP
steve talley
October 26, 2017
I use to love to see him race. he was such a good driver. rip bobby
Clinton Cody
June 18, 2017
My favorite driver 7A when i was a teen in Miami at Medley. and Hialeah Speedway was Bobby. I bought lots of gas at Shorty Johns station on 27th ave. I remember when his father was robbed and killed at that station I just found out today of Bobby's death..am so sorry I attended Tech High too in 1951, quit that year to go to work, at 16. Later received Bachelor degree at age 48.Been a Nascar fan most my life. Met Bobby Allison when he was driving in West Hollywood. The Allison's more Miami boys. God Bless Family members. Clinton Cody.
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Ruben Artiles, II
April 5, 2017
I'm deeply saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. I hadn't spoken to him since my move from south Florida but his kindness has always been present in my life. One of the few gentlemen I have had the pleasure to know in my lifetime. I will never forget you. May you Rest In Peace, old friend. You were a fine human being.
Marshall Frank
March 27, 2017
Bobby Johns was my administrative sergeant at Station Five, mid 1980s. I relied on his talent and wisdom enormously. I never knew a more honest and capable cop than he. Sorry to learn of his passing. Condolences to the family.
Marvin Brooks
March 14, 2017
WOOOW. My uncle started taking me to the store from I was a kid. when I got older I started going and recommending the store to others. He was always a fine gentleman (I'd only be in town from the Bahamas for short trips but I'd still sit and listen to his GREAT stories). One of the REALLY good guys, he will be greatly missed. RIP SIR.
Charles Nichols
September 16, 2016
Certainly one of my heroes. RIP Bobby.
earle w.
September 4, 2016
I remember his nascar racing days. His cars had a really neat paint scheme with the # 7 and they were built by the rules, they always passed inspection. Maybe if he had used outlaw parts he could have won more races, he certainly could race with any driver of the day.
Ralph Ross
June 23, 2016
I knew Bobby since early 2000. He was such a resourceful gentleman where tire & wheel sizes etc. were concerned. His network of suppliers was tremendous & he would always have the time to chat & provide whatever information you needed. He was a true gentleman.
May he rest in peace!
Elena C. Bluntzer
Elena Bluntzer
March 31, 2016
My husband and I were friends and neighbors of Bobby's in Fisher Island since 2005 when we purchased our Seaside Villa a few feet from his. We became good friends and chatted every time we saw one another. We often talked about cars which is my passion. He lent a sympathetic ear and good vibes when I told him about my recent triumph over breast cancer. I saw him March 4 and 5 at the FI spa where we all exercise regularly. We said a brief hello to one another as I was rushing to an exercise class.
Both my husband, Chris, I are very saddened by the news of his passing. We just found out a few days ago. Its not the same without Bobby around to talk with when we would run in to each other by our Villas. We loved him and miss him greatly.
Bruce Paulson
March 14, 2016
Deepest sympathy for the Johns family
Joseph Oliveros
March 13, 2016
I go way back. Bobby's father, Shorty started his racing career in Midgets. Shorty called his first car 7A denoting the age and first initial of his daughter Angel's name.
Bobby started racing 7A when Shorty stopped driving.
Marilynn Clinard
March 12, 2016
My husband, Tommie, started out about the same time as Bobby at all the tracks in So. Fl.My husband passed away 2/6 and I am sure they are talking about the good ole days of racing in the 50's. Bobby was a great driver. & will be missed
A.W. CONSTANTINI
March 12, 2016
BOBBY IT WAS MY PRIVILAGE TO KNOW YOU AND LEARN AS MUCH ABOUT RACING AS YOU TAUGHT ME. MAY YOU RIP AND RACE YOUR OLD BUDDY TINY LUND IN THE GREAT RACE TRACK IN HE SKY.
March 12, 2016
Watched Bobby run the # 7A cars in south Florida as I was growing up. A great driver and I will not forget him!! R.I.P. Bobby Johns
Walt Wimer AARN
H.Scott Peterson
March 12, 2016
R.I.P. Bobby - both Bobby and his Father were my friends,visited their Firestone store many times.watched him and hid dad in the pits and on the tracks West Holleywood to Daytona,Harold Scott Peterson Retired FHP a
Friend and follower
Bill Hennecy
March 11, 2016
Bobby was a fellow broadcaster on the old Universal Racing Radio Network owned by the late Hank Scholfield. I worked my very first race in Atlanta with him. Bobby and myself would chat about his days racing and the racing that came about in the Miami area with IMSA, CART, and NASCAR and the "Smokey" Yunick INDY side car, he was a man of legendary courage. He retired to early and I ask him about it he said, "I thought my eyes weren't as good as they should be". Bobby was someone I had great respect for, he had character and was real racer. I still tell my friends about him and all the different forms of racing he did. Bobby, I am waving a Checkered Flag for you, may you have a great victory celebration in Heaven, your friend Bill Hennecy.
Ann Powell Brunner
March 11, 2016
May you find comfort and peace. Treasure your memories. The Al Powell Family loved Bobby.
March 11, 2016
A South Florida racing legend. He contributed so much to our sport. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Marty and Joyce Handshaw "237"
Mike Kuver
March 11, 2016
R.I.P. Bobby. I met him at Daytona when I was 9 years old. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Scott Peterson
March 11, 2016
Snuck me into the pits at Daytona, I was 14 still have the movies standing on pit wall,sat in that car as it was pushed back into the truck, favorite driver of all time thanks for the memories..rest in peace and condolences to the family
Joseph Jacalone
March 11, 2016
I used to buy Racing tires from Bobby in the early 1980's. God bless him and his family.
Perry Wood
March 11, 2016
Here's to an outstandingly great stock and Indianapolis car racer. Very brave, handsome, and a winner your whole life. Thanks for the time you spent with me when I just dropped in on you unannounced one time. You were one of my all time favorites. Rest In Peace, Bobby.
Bobby Brack
March 11, 2016
Deepest sympathy to the family of Bobby Johns from the Brack's, Bobby, Pat, Steven and Keith.
rick goodsell
March 11, 2016
i met him in the 80's, He was such a nice man, he was selling race tires at moroso motorsports park. since then i have learned a lot about him through friends in nascar. a real gentleman
John Hudson
March 10, 2016
May God bless you through all of eternity Bobby Johns !! you are a good man and a legendary race car driver. thank you for the years of great deals on Goodyear racing slicks and the pleasure of knowing you...
March 10, 2016
RIP to a true racing legend
RON GOODMAN
March 10, 2016
I first knew about Bobby in the early 1960s. I watched him race at Rockingham when it first opened. There were only 3 drivers that knew how to handle that track in the late 1960s. Bobby, Richard Petty and Benny Parsons. Bobby and Benny did not have the support but they sure could drive that track
Eddie Spurling
March 10, 2016
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Bobby. Condolences to the family at this time of sorrow.
Eddie Spurling and Rex White
George Emanuel
March 10, 2016
Bought my tires from bobby since early 80 s .... He was a great person to talk about His days of Racing... Will surely be missed.. God Speed Bobby... George Emanuel...
Bruce Paulson
March 10, 2016
RIP Bobby, met you when I was 12 and always admired how hard you worked.
George Emanuel
March 10, 2016
Bought all of my tires from Bobby since 1982, Such a great person to talk about his racing career.. He will really be missed... GOD SPEED BOBBY ....
Ronald Miller
March 10, 2016
I had the pleasure of watching Bobby race at Indy, where he finished seventh in his first try in 1965, and also in the Firecracker 400 at Daytona. I have some Super 8 movie footage I took of him after the 1966 Firecracker 400 when he was doing a commercial for his sponsor, which I believe was a Prestone car wax product. If I remember correctly, the side of his Chevelle sported some marks from a tire from another car which had lost its' tread. Bobby was really a good driver, and would have had a Daytona 500 win in 1960 if the back window had stayed in that Pontiac. Always loved the unique paint scheme on his cars. My condolences to all Bobby's family and friends.
Aldrich Family
March 10, 2016
May you rest in peace.God speed to heaven.We have bought many race tire from you. Watch you years ago at the races.
John Pettit
March 9, 2016
The tire store was near my home as a kid and I would ride up there and see the former race cars inside. Thrilling. Then as I got older, to be a customer and hear the stories and advice. Thrilling. I called the store Monday for some trailer tires. I already miss him.
March 9, 2016
May he rest in peace with his father Shorty. Condolences to the family.
Bobby Shepherd
March 9, 2016
I have many great memories of Bobby and Shorty they were life long friends of my family and he will be greatly missed RIP Bobby
Dana Barlow
March 9, 2016
Thanks to all your help I enjoyed racing more then I would of with out knowing you,greatly miss the talks an ideas,thanks RIP Bobby
Dana Barlow
Miami Fla.
March 9, 2016
Rip Bobby. My condolences to the family. My Father and Bobby were friends, new of him by name and stories. Part of the racing family. Toni Lee Crisante (daughter of Tony Chris)
David Hollinger
March 9, 2016
Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for all of the knowledge you so generously shared with me.
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